MEGAN METCALFE SHAW
Instructor, School of Interior Design
mlmetc0@uky.edu
859-257-7769
Expertise & Research Interest
- Historic buildings
interiors - design technology
- graphic design
Education and Practice Experience
- MA in Interior Design, University of Kentucky 2006
- 3 yrs. of professional work: commercial interior architecture, kitchen design, systems design
- BA Interior Design- University of Kentucky, 2001
Projects
The Neal Building
The project is an historic rehabilitation in Carlisle, Kentucky for the local historical society. The space includes a welcome center/ general store, museum and assembly space. The project is currently in the design stage for phase II (Museum).
Funding Sources
- Kentucky Department of Transportation grants
Collaborators
- Fitzsimmons office of Architecture, Lexington, Kentucky
- Nicholas County Historical Society
"The Attraction of Older Housing: A Recent Buyer's Values"
Masters thesis in Interior Design. Research focused on the demographics, interests, background of older house owners (in Lexington, KY) and which features of the home influenced them to make the purchase. Results indicated that the majority of older house owners are young, highly-educated, Caucasian individuals without children.
Funding Sources
- University of Kentucky Graduate School
Collaborators
- Dr. Allison Carll-White, Committee chair person
- Mrs. Ann Whiteside-Dickson
- Mr. Terry Rothgeb